A rich and storied soccer club is facing the unthinkable: Demotion to a lower league

Tottenham Hotspur, a "Big Six" club, should be contending for trophies. Instead, it might drop out of the Premier League altogether.
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The women’s sports moments of 2025 – as chosen by The Athletic’s writers

Clockwise from left: Lottie Woad, Mikaela Shiffrin, Paige Bueckers, A'ja Wilson, Chloe Kelly and Lois Boisson Design: Dan Goldfarb; Photos: Mauro Ujetto, James Gill, Kate McShane, Adam Hagy, Thien-An Truong, Julian Finney / Getty Images It was a year of ...

Iran soccer team says 'no one can exclude' squad from 2026 World Cup amid participation doubts

Iran's national soccer team responded to 2026 World Cup speculation, declaring "no one can exclude" them from the FIFA tournament amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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Mexico City sets world record for largest soccer class

Mexico City set a world record for the largest soccer class ever on Sunday as 9,500 participants filled the capital’s Zocalo square as the country prepares to host the opening match of the World Cup in June.
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Construction begins on $280 million Homestead sports complex

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Construction on a $280 million sports complex is underway in Homestead. The Sports Performance Hub will be home to a public park, a boarding school geared toward international athletes, and a 10,000-seat arena for the Miami FC soccer team.